Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/152352 
Year of Publication: 
2015
Citation: 
[Journal:] IZA Journal of Labor Economics [ISSN:] 2193-8997 [Volume:] 4 [Publisher:] Springer [Place:] Heidelberg [Year:] 2015 [Pages:] 1-36
Publisher: 
Springer, Heidelberg
Abstract: 
This paper provides a new perspective by classifying active labor market programs (ALMPs) depending on their objectives, relevance and cost-effectiveness during normal times, a crisis and recovery. We distinguish ALMPs providing incentives for retaining employment, incentives for creating employment, incentives for seeking and keeping a job, incentives for human capital enhancement and improved labor market matching. Reviewing evidence from the literature, we discuss especially indirect effects of various interventions and their cost-effectiveness. The paper concludes by providing a systematic overview of how, why, when and to what extent specific ALMPs are effective.
Subjects: 
Active labor market programs
Short work
Subsidies
Training
Workfare
Activation
Sanctions
Job search assistance
Intermediation
Counseling
Cost- effectiveness
JEL: 
J08
J22
J23
J38
E24
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Document Type: 
Article

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